Dr. Atul V. Wankhade

Brief Bio

Brief Bio
Dr. Atul V Wankhade, Associate Professor at Department of Chemistry, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, India (Institute of National Importance). He obtained his Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, India in 2014. Before joining VNIT, he worked at the SMM College of Science, Nagpur, as assistant Professor (2003 - 2009). He is a Joint Secretary (National Body) of Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS). Four students have completed their Ph.D. under his mentorship, while four others are currently pursuing their doctoral research. Additionally, he has supervised 16 postgraduate projects to completion, with 02 more postgraduate projects underway. His current research interest is development of Novel Nanomaterials, Nanomaterials with tunable morphologies and Nanocomposites for varieties of Energy and Environmental applications. He has about 50 SCI publications, 01 book chapter, 01 patents (FER defended) to his credit. (h- index: 15 and i10- index 22)

Dr. Atul V Wankhade, Associate Professor at Department of Chemistry, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, India (Institute of National Importance). He obtained his Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, India in 2014. Before joining VNIT, he worked at the SMM College of Science, Nagpur, as assistant Professor (2003 - 2009). He is a Joint Secretary (National Body) of Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS). Four students have completed their Ph.D. under his mentorship, while four others are currently pursuing their doctoral research. Additionally, he has supervised 16 postgraduate projects to completion, with 02 more postgraduate projects underway. His current research interest is development of Novel Nanomaterials, Nanomaterials with tunable morphologies and Nanocomposites for varieties of Energy and Environmental applications. He has about 50 SCI publications, 01 book chapter, 01 patents (FER defended) to his credit. (h- index: 15 and i10- index 22)

Education

Sr. No.	Degree	Year	Specialization	University
1	B.Sc.	1999	Chemistry, Physics, Maths	Amravati University, Amravati.
2	M.Sc.	2001	Organic Chemistry	Amravati University, Amravati.
3	NET	2001		UGC-CSIR
4	B.Ed.	2002		Amravati University, Amravati.
5	Ph.D.	2014	Nanomaterial Synthesis and Applications	RTMNU, Nagpur.

Contact Details

Phone:	Email:	Address:
Land line No. +91- 7122801609	e mail id: avwankhade@chm.vnit.ac.in, wankhade.wankhade@gmail.com	Nanocatalysis Lab, Department of Chemistry, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (India) 440010

Research Interest

Research Interest
Ø Nanomaterial synthesis. Ø Green Chemistry by Photocatalysis. Ø Nanocatalysis for organic transformation Ø Nanomaterial for Energy and Environment (Hydrogen generation by photocatalytic Water Splitting) Research Objective: Our research group aims to develop novel nanomaterials/ nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental applications. To introduce an innovative and sustainable technology for harnessing solar energy and wastewater treatment processes by exploiting the efficiency of these nanomaterials as catalysts or photocatalysts. Exploring nanomaterials/ nanocomposites for a wide range of applications like photocatalytic water splitting under UV/Visible irradiation, photo-activation of PS/PMS, catalyzing Organic transformations, Antibacterial activity and scanning them for UV/Visible light-responsive photocatalytic activity for the degradation of emerging organic pollutants using simulated wastewater containing both anionic and cationic organic dyes. Developing nanoenzymes for Biomimetic applications.

Ø Nanomaterial synthesis. Ø Green Chemistry by Photocatalysis. Ø Nanocatalysis for organic transformation Ø Nanomaterial for Energy and Environment (Hydrogen generation by photocatalytic Water Splitting) Research Objective: Our research group aims to develop novel nanomaterials/ nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental applications. To introduce an innovative and sustainable technology for harnessing solar energy and wastewater treatment processes by exploiting the efficiency of these nanomaterials as catalysts or photocatalysts. Exploring nanomaterials/ nanocomposites for a wide range of applications like photocatalytic water splitting under UV/Visible irradiation, photo-activation of PS/PMS, catalyzing Organic transformations, Antibacterial activity and scanning them for UV/Visible light-responsive photocatalytic activity for the degradation of emerging organic pollutants using simulated wastewater containing both anionic and cationic organic dyes. Developing nanoenzymes for Biomimetic applications.

Sr. No	Paper Citation
50	Silver Zirconate: A robust material for supercapacitor application, photocatalytic water splitting and photoactivation of persulfate ion for environmental remediation; Rudra P Singh, Adarsh K Mourya, GS Gaikwad, Santosh J Uke, Atul V Wankhade*; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 56, Pages 1408-1418, 2024.
49	Silver zirconate: A versatile visible light harvesting photocatalyst for oxygen evolution, PMS activation, and bactericidal activity; Rudra P Singh, Mrunal M Shiwankar, Adarsh K Maurya, Awanti S Talmale, GS Gaikwad, Atul V Wankhade*; Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Vol. 452, 115537, 2024.
48	Synthesis of Quercetin–Iron (Fe) Complex and Its In Silico and In Vitro Confirmation Towards Antibacterial Activity; Prerna Khagar, Atul V Wankhade*, Sarvesh Sabarathinam; Future Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 15, Pages 1743-1756, 2023.
47	Zero-valent silver decorated Ag2MoO4 nanorods: An excellent visible light active photocatalyst for persulfate ion activation with intrinsic bactericidal activity R P Singh, A K Mourya, P S Khagar, GS Gaikwad, Atul V Maldhure, Atul V Wankhade*, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 111375
46	Tuning the morphologies of ZnO for enhanced photocatalytic activity A K Mourya, R P Singh, Tarun Kumar, A S Talmale, GS Gaikwad, Atul V Wankhade* Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 110850
45	Experimental study of thermal characteristics of ZrO2/EG nanofluid for application of heat transfer Rohinee M Barai, Devesh Kumar, Atul V Wankhade*, Aamir R Sayed, Anup A Junankar Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30, 25523-25531
44	Magnetic properties of synthesized cobalt–nickel ferrites (CoxNi1-xFe2O4) by hydrothermal method using malonic acid as a chelating agent Saroj P Sahare, Atul V Wankhade*, Sangesh P Zodape Applied Physics A 129, 43
43	Modified cobalt ferrite entrapped chitosan beads as a magnetic adsorbent for effective removal of malachite green and copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions Saroj P Sahare, Atul V Wankhade*, AK Sinha, Sangesh P Zodape Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials 33, 266-286
42	Improving Heat Transfer Performance of Novel Hybrid Nanofluids in Radiator Rohinee M Barai, Devesh Kumar, Atul V Wankhade* Journal of Coastal Life Medicine 10, 27-36
41	Green synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using the flower extracts of Madhuca longifolia and study of their morphological and antimicrobial properties Pranali Kurhade, Shyam Kodape, Kunjan Junghare, Atul Wankhade* Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-15
40	Cationic surfactant controlled synthesis of Ag2ZrO3 and Ag/Ag2ZrO3: An efficient visible light active photocatalysts R P Singh, S K Warkhade, R S Das, GS Gaikwad, Subedar Prasad, Atul V Wankhade* Inorganic Chemistry Communications 145, 110035
39	Organophosphate eradication by phytochemical cocktail stabilized biocompatible silver nanoparticles loaded polydopamine via peroxidase mimicking activity Prerna Khagar, A. D Bagde, Bhupesh Sarode, Atul V Maldhure, Atul V Wankhade* Inorganic Chemistry Communications 141, 109622
38	An insight into the thermodynamic investigation of important metabolite (KCl)-methyl nicotinate in aqueous solution at various temperatures A Jain, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis 6, 100055
37	Synthesis of Ag2V4O11 nanoflakes mediated photoactivation of peroxymonosulfate ion for enhanced dye degradation and intrinsic bactericidal activity RP Singh, PS Khagar, AK Mourya, SK Warkhade, SP Zodape, UR Pratap, Atul V Wankhade* Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 143, 106526
36	Antioxidant analysis of ultra-fast selectively recovered 4-hydroxy benzoic acid from fruits and vegetable peel waste using graphene oxide based molecularly imprinted composite RS Das, A Kumar, AV Wankhade*, SA Mandavgane Food Chemistry 376, 131926
35	Experimental study of thermal characteristics of ZrO2/EG nanofluid for application of heat transfer RM Barai, D Kumar, AV Wankhade*, AR Sayed, AA Junankar Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-9
34	ZrO2@ chitosan composite for simultaneous photodegradation of three emerging contaminants and antibacterial application RS Das, A Kumar, AV Wankhade*, DR Peshwe Carbohydrate Polymers 278, 118940
33	Computationally designed ionic liquid based molecularly imprinted@ graphene oxide composite: Characterization and validation RS Das, AV Wankhade*, A Kumar Journal of Molecular Liquids 341, 116925
32	Studies of solute–solvent interactions of imidazolium-based ionic liquid in water and aqueous l-alanine solution via volumetric and compressibility properties at T=(293.15–313 … A Jain, VS Shende, DV Kawadkar, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics 162, 106561
31	Investigation of molecular interactions of a drug Isoprenaline Hydrochloride-L-alanine in water at different temperatures VS Shende, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 337, 116580
30	Self‐assembled CoSe2 Microspheres with Intrinsic Peroxidase Mimicking Activity for Efficient Degradation of Variety of Dyes P Khagar, UR Pratap, SP Zodape, AV Wankhade* ChemistrySelect 6 (20), 5043-5051
29	CoSe2 nanoflakes: An artificial nanoenzyme with excellent peroxidase like activity SK Warkhade, RP Singh, RS Das, GS Gaikwad, SP Zodape, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade* Inorganic Chemistry Communications 126, 108461
28	Investigation of the thermodynamic and compressibility properties of antihypertensive drug Hydralazine hydrochloride in aqueous and aqueous amino acids solutions at various … VS Shende, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 321, 114755
27	Graphitic carbon nitride@ silver zirconate nanocomposite (gC3N4@ Ag2ZrO3): A Type-II heterojunction for an effective visible light photocatalysis and bacterial photo-inactivation RS Das, SK Warkhade, A Kumar, GS Gaikwad, AV Wankhade* Journal of Alloys and Compounds 846, 155770
26	Facile synthesis of benzazoles through biocatalytic cyclization and dehydrogenation employing catalase in water P Shrivas, S Zodape, A Wankhade*, U Pratap Enzyme and Microbial Technology 138, 109562
25	Green synthesis of pyranopyrazoles via biocatalytic one-pot Knoevenagel condensation–Michael-type addition–heterocyclization cascade in non-aqueous media P Shrivas, R Pandey, S Zodape, A Wankhade*, U Pratap Research on Chemical Intermediates 46 (5), 2805-2816
24	A facile microwave assisted fabrication of nano Ag2ZrO3: An efficient visible light harvesting photocatalyst SK Warkhade, RS Das, GS Gaikwad, UR Pratap, SP Zodape, AV Wankhade* Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 38 (3), e13071
23	Graphene oxide-based zirconium oxide nanocomposite for enhanced visible light-driven photocatalytic activity RS Das, SK Warkhade, A Kumar, AV Wankhade* Research on Chemical Intermediates 45 (4), 1689-1705
22	Rutile TiO2/CoSe nanocomposite: An efficient photocatalyst for photodegradation of model organic dyes under visible light irradiation SK Warkhade, SP Zodape, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade* Journal of Molecular Liquids 279, 434-443
21	Synthesis, characterization and optical property investigation of CdS nanoparticles DB Bharti, AV Bharati, AV Wankhade* Luminescence 33 (8), 1445-1449
20	Microwave‐assisted optimized route for the synthesis of CoSe2 nanoflakes: an efficient material for adsorptive removal of Rhodamine B SK Warkhade, SP Zodape, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade* Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 93 (10), 2868-2877
19	Molecular interactions of Pyridinium DIL with D–glucose: Volumetric, acoustic and viscometric approach DV Kawadkar, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 257, 132-143
18	Nano‐nickel aluminates: A sustainable nanocatalyst for solvent‐free acetylation of alcohols phenols and amines SK Warkhade, V Chaurasiya, M Rawat, GS Gaikwad, SP Zodape, AV Wankhade* ChemistrySelect 3 (9), 2515-2522
17	Investigation of Volumetric and Acoustic Properties of Procainamide Hydrochloride in Aqueous Binary and (Water+ Amino Acid) Ternary Mixtures at Different Temperatures DM Bhattacharya, DV Kawadkar, CP Pandhurnekar, AV Wankhade*, … Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data 62 (12), 4083-4092
16	Baker’s yeast catalyzed Henry reaction: Biocatalytic CC bond formation P Shrivas, N Punyapreddiwar, A Wankhade*, S Zodape, U Pratap Iranian Journal of Catalysis 7 (4), 337-340
15	In-situ development of carbon nanotubes network and graphitic carbon by catalytic modification of phenolic resin binder in Al2O3–MgO–C refractories AV Maldhure, AV Wankhade* Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies 5 (3), 247-254
14	Influence of d-glucose on solvation behavior of Bis C3 (mim) Br2 DV Kawadkar, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 232, 94-104
13	Low temperature synthesis of pure anatase carbon doped titanium dioxide: An efficient visible light active photocatalyst AVW Swapnil K. Warkhade, G.S. Gaikwad, Sangesh P. Zodape, Umesh Pratap, Atul V. Wankhade* Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 63 (63 (2017)), 18-24
12	Conjugate addition of malononitrile on chalcone: Biocatalytic CC bond formation ND Punyapreddiwar, SP Zodape, AV Wankhade*, UR Pratap Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic 133, 124-126
11	Volumetric and ultrasonic approach in the investigation of critical micellar phenomenon of amphiphilic drugs in aqueous solutions at different temperatures DM Bhattacharya, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 214, 117-127
10	Saccharomyces cerevisiae Catalyzed Cyclocondensation Reaction: Synthesis of Pyrazoline ND Punyapreddiwar, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape, UR Pratap Journal of Applied Chemistry 2016
9	Development of new, highly efficient and stable visible light active photocatalyst Ag2ZrO3 for methylene blue degradation SR Thakare, GS Gaikwad, NT Khati, AV Wankhade* Catalysis Communications 62, 39-43
8	Synthesis and characterization cerium containing zirconium oxide (Ce0. 5Zr0. 502) GS Gaikwad, SR THAKARE, NT KHATI, AV WANKHADE*, SK PATLE Int. Journal of researches in biosciences, agriculture and technology, 438-442
7	Synthesis and Characterization of Visible Light Active Cerium Zirconate GS Gaikwad, SR Thakare, NT Khati, AV Wankhade* Journal of Scientific and Technical Research (Sharda University, Noida) 4 (2 …
6	Visible Light Induced Photoreductive Dehalogenation Using Carbon Doped ZnS Nanocrystallite AV WANKHADE*, MG DHONDE, NT KHATI, SR THAKARE, GS GAIKWAD Chemical Science 3 (1), 332-340
5	Removal of organic pollutant from water by heterogenous photocatalysis: a review Atul V Wankhade*, GS Gaikwad, MG Dhonde, NT Khaty, SR Thakare Res. J. Chem. Environ 17, 84-94
4	Synthesis of hierarchical anatase TiO 2 nanostructures with tunable morphology and enhanced photocatalytic activity R Rahal, A Wankhade*, D Cha, A Fihri, S Ould-Chikh, U Patil, … RSC advances 2 (18), 7048-7052
3	Green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles under ambient condition AR Ingole, SR Thakare, NT Khati, AV Wankhade*, DK Burghate Chalcogenide Lett 7 (7), 485-489
2	Hydrochemical characteristics of ground water (well & tube well) in the slum area of Bhoogaon, Wardha district, Maharashtra. GS Gaikwad, AV Wankhade*, AV Maldhure Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research 2 (3), 499-503
1	Con-cos groups and molecular symmetryAS Muktibodh, SV Muktibodh, AV Wankhade* International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics 43 (4), 563

Sr. No.	Title	Funding Agency	Role	Year	Amount (in Lakhs INR)
1	“Tungsten and Indium Oxide Coated Dendritic Fibrous Nanosilica for Photocatalytic Water Splitting”	DAE-BRNS	PI	2019-2023	34.83
2	“Synthesis and Application of Benzocrown ether derivatives of dithicarbamate & dithiazolidine for the extraction of univalent &bivalent metal cations’’	UGC	PI	2006-2008	0.6

Description	Author(s)	Publisher	ISBN	Year

Sr. No.	Patent Title	Application No.	Date	Present Staus
1	Silver Zirconate: A robust material for photocatlytic water splitting, persulfate ion and supercapacitor application	202221074317	30/05/2024	FER defended
2	Novel ZnO/Ag2ZrO3 heterostructure for persulpahte assisted photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant	202221076742		FER Scheduled

Sr. No.	Title
	CONFERENCE
1	Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS) in Collabration with Department of Chemistry, VNIT, Nagpur and JNARDDC had organized an “International Analytical Science Congress” (IASC 2024) from 22 to 24 February. Theme of the conference was “Analytical Sciences and Technologies: Futuristic Trends for Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Development”. Conference featured 10 technical sessions, 2 keynote address, 200 participants, 56 oral and 65 poster presentations, 32 invited talks which also includes foreign delegates. Dr. Atul Wankhade was the convenor of the conference and Dr. Umesh Pratap and Dr. Sangesh Zodape were the coordinators of the conference.
2	Two Day DST/TIFR Sponsored “International Conference on Energy and environmental Challenges (CE2C-2019)” on January 18th-19th, 2019. Inputs by the National and International experts (from China, Germany and Spain) were the highlights.
	STTP
3	Five Day Self Sponsored Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on“Spectroscopic Techniques: Fundamentals to Application” (STFA-2016) during 5-9 December, 2016.
4	Five Day Self Sponsored Workshop on “Spectral Data Analysis & Spectral Interpretation for Structure Elucidation-SDSISE-2017” During 21-25 November, 2017.

Sr. No.	Responsibility	Institute	Role	Year
1	UG Admission Committee (CSAB) 2024	VNIT	Co-Chairman	2024
2	NIRF	VNIT	Core Committee Member	2024-25
3	Faculty Advisor	VNIT	Faculty Advisor	Since 2023
4	Research Advisory Committee	G H Raisoni University, Amravati	Member	Since 2021
5	Research Advisory Committee	DMIHER University, Wardha	Member	Science 2024
6	Board of Studies Chemistry	Priyadarshini JL College of Engg. Nagpur	External Expert	Since 2022
7	Board of Studies Chemistry	J D College of Engg, Nagpur	External Expert	2022
8	Board of Studies Chemistry	KDK College of Engg. Nagpur	External Expert	Since 2023
9	Board of Studies Chemistry	TGPCET, Nagpur	External Expert	Since 2022
10	Committee for Science Exbition: Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate	VNIT/ Vigyan Bharti	Member	2022
11	Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (2022)	VNIT/ Vigyan Bharti	Incharge of lecture series	2022
12	Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan	VNIT	Member	2021-22
13	Committee for Dimond Jublee Celebration of VNIT, Nagpur	VNIT	Member	2021
14	Student Faculty Mentorship Programme	VNIT	Faculty Mentor	2017-2020
15	Stock Verification of Mechinical Engg. Department		Stock verification officer	2020
16	Guiding M.Sc. students for GATE and NET exam	VNIT TEQIP scheme		2018-19
17	Committee for Sitting Arrangements in Hall for 16th Convocation	VNIT	Member	Sept 2018
18	M.Sc. Addmission Committee	VNIT	Member	2016-17
19	Committee for Sitting Arrangements in Hall for 14th Convocation	VNIT	Member	Sept 2016
20	Committee for Publicity/ Press and Photography for 13th Convocation		Member	Sept 2015
21	Committee for Transportation and Security for 11th Convocation		Member	Sept 2013
22	Deputed to NIT Uttrakhand for teaching Applied Chemistry course			2013
	Departmental Responsibilities:
23	DST-FIST 2016 Project Implementation group		Member	2016-2024
24	Working as Chemistry Dept. store in-charge			Since 2019
25	Worked as UG Departmental Exam Co-ordinator (DEC)			2011 – 2016

Sr. No.	Awards

Sr. No.	Title	Funding Agency	Role	Year	Amount (in Lakhs INR)